Technologically-proficient for archipelagic Philippines

The 7,107 island in the Philippines bring hurdles for local government unit officials to communicate and convene with high officials and discuss ways to move our country forward.

Given this situation, we need government leaders, at least the Philippine President, to be tech savvy so he can call together the local officials, discuss problems, solutions, plans and local government status.

Who among our aspiring leaders are proven technologically-adroit?
DILG secretary Ronnie Puno. We have learned that the secretary was supposed to go to Baguio City recently to attend a congress of the Cavite chapter of the Liga ng mga Barangay. However, a development in the Mindanao insurgency problem had required him to stay put in Manila, hence prompting him to call off his Baguio City engagement.
But this never became a letdown for the congress participants. Arrangements were made and Ronnie was able to deliver his message to the barangay officials through a teleconference via the Internet (from his office in Camp Crame).

Ronnie’s technological adeptness paved the way for 1.2 million barangay officials to soon enroll themselves and their dependents to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) with sharing arrangements on the payment for premiums through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the DILG and the barangay city and municipal officials.

Truly this is a milestone. This could not have happened had Ronnie been inept on the latest technologies. We need a President like him - someone who can connect with the archipelago without necessarily travelling; someone who can bridge gaps without necessarily being physically present. This does not only solve issues on hectic schedules but more importantly, this lessens government spending on airfares, stipends, allowances and a lot more travel expenses.

Who among our officials are like Ronnie – technologically-proficient for archipelagic Philippines?